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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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